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Confidently Unbroke
by Joy Mashatola
Money talk that feels like a girls' group chat. 💸 A podcast about how all things money, business and finance affects us ladies. Whether the conversations are happening in the group chats, at your latest girls’ catch up, on campus or during your coffee breaks at work, tune in every Wednesday for the latest episode. Available on Youtube, Spotify & Apple Podcasts. Xx
Episodes
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Turning 35 Made Me Rethink My Entire 20s
#33 If you’ve ever wondered what really changes in your thirties ? In this episode Joy gets honest about the clarity, pressure, confidence, and trade-offs that show up when reaching 35. Joy reflects on turning 35 and breaks down the very real shift from theoretical adulthood to full…
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Africa's Sephora just got bigger - Clicks buys more of ARC Store
#32 Clicks has increased its stake in The ARC Store to 61% - a major move in South Africa’s prestige beauty market. In this episode of Confidently Unbroke, Joy unpacks why Clicks made the investment, what it means for beauty retail and loyalty programs, and how the rise of A-Beauty could create...
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Why Smart Women Plan Their 2027 Money in October
#31 October is a powerful time to start planning for 2027 — not only your finances, but also your time, commitments, health, career, studies, and personal goals. In this episode of Confidently Unbroke, Joy shares why getting ahead now can help you enter the new year with more clarity and fewer...
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The Real Cost of Being a WAG (And How to Protect Your Money)
#30 What happens to your money, career, and future when your partner’s sports career takes center stage? In this episode of Confidently Unbroke, Joy explores the financial realities of being a WAG—from constant relocation and career sacrifices to taxes, visas, image rights, lifestyle creep, and...
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I've been to OVER 1 000 funerals. Here's what I've learned.
#29 Most people are completely unprepared for what happens after someone dies — and that lack of knowledge can turn grief into chaos fast. This episode breaks down the funeral process, funeral cover, wills, estate planning, and the family decisions that can make or break the entire experience.…
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28. Who do I vote for ? – South African 2024 Elections
Why is this election in the same league as the 1994 Elections? What if voting for a political party/ independent person was the same as you voting for them purely based on their behaviour or if you had to be in a relationship with them? Any first-time voters in the house? No worries, Joy has some...
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27. One year later...Podcasting as a Beginner
It's been a year since I decided to click on that add to cart, bought the equipment and the software and FINALLY started. I thought... let me be honest about what really went down behind the scenes, what learned about myself and starting a podcast. If you're thinking about starting one or if…
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26. Company Playbook: VannieKaap
Joy chats about the Genesis of it all, what Vannie Kaap did for the culture, how it mastered the digital streets like a boss, a mysterious founder and then the shocking news on its Instagram? Say WHAT!?! Or is there something bigger coming our way....? If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a...
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25. Springboks World Cup Win - the ESSENCE of South Africans
We WON! But, what’s with some South Africans being All Black supporters? What does the Springbok brand represent? What’s the financial game plan when the Springboks hang up their boots? Joy also chats about the 1-point impact, 3 lessons when it comes to Cheslin Kolbe and when life forces you to...
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24. It Ain't over: Money Goals & Preparing for 2024
With less than 3 months left of 2023, now is not the time to give up. In this episode Joy gets candid about spring cleaning money goals, getting ready for the Festive season, January not being too long and how to push the reset button when it comes to your finances. In this episode, she’ll chat...
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23. BRICS Youth Council - Power to the Youth ? 🤔
Join Joy where she gives you a breakdown of what the BRICS Youth Council is, why we as the South African youth need to know about this, what it means for us, our futures and why the 2024 Elections are more important than 1994. This episode is part of the BRICS Summit Series, as explained by a...
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22. BRICS – Why the fuss ? A young South African’s perspective.
How did it start ? Why did those five countries decide to come together ? They have their own bank ? What's the real lesson behind BRICS ? Resources📚 ·https://brics2023.gov.za/evolution-of-brics/ ·https://brics2021.gov.in/about-brics ·https://www.ndb.int/person/leslie-maasdorp/...
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21. Prepare for the Destination, Not Only for the Journey
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/burstboxpod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@burstboxpod 🎙Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify & Google Podcasts If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review, and share it with a friend. Thank you for your support. Download your free copy of the…
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20. Company Playbook: SwiitchBeauty
Being the 2023 Top16 Yoba Winner in the Hair & Beauty Category, will this company be the future African version of Fenty? Being a confident leader, the founder started the company at the age of 14. What is this company all about? How has it been disrupting the beauty game? Join Joy where she’ll...
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19. Entrepreneurship BEFORE the Girl Boss Era - OG Side Hustles, Tupperware, Fancies
Fam, you would want to get some fancies after this episode…It’s Women’s Month and in this episode Joy will chatting about how fancies, the profits from selling Tupperware products & other OG side hustles, were used to not only pay for school transport money, but even sending children to varsity....
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18. How to Get the MOST Cash BACK from Rewards Points
It's FINALLY payday weekend! I'm sure that most of us are trying to save as much as we can, while stretching our funds as much as possible. A popular way to do it is to sign up for a rewards program. But what are loyalty/ rewards programs ? What are the best rewards programs ? Who are the best...
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17. Buy Concert Tickets & Still Save Money - Burna Boy, Hey Neighbour, DSTV Delicious
Fam, concert & festival season has FINALLY arrived! With ticket sales happening every week, it can almost make you feel as if it’s a Black Friday sale if you don’t buy it right now. But if you add it all up….it can actually make you broke BEFORE December. Imagine! This week, Joy will be giving…
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16. Class Update: Is the NHI the new Eskom, but in a white coat?
Fam, we have Eskom, Prasa, SAA, Transet & now possible the NHI Fund? For those who will need medical care in the future, I highly suggest that you get to know this new & proposed SOE. What’s the impact on asylum seekers & non-South Africans? Will this result in lower medical standards? Is this…
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15. Hair Currency – Girlfriend Allowance, Hair & Pretty Privilege, Apartheid's Pencil Test
Fam, what we think of ourselves & what our values are will reflect in our bank accounts. Hence, the intro includes “the way we think ultimately affects our financial decisions.” But, how much value, if any, do we attach to our hair? Are we more concerned about what’s on our heads than what’s in…
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14. What I wish I knew before graduating – Internships, Adulthood, Youth Month
Fam, in this episode Joy gets candid about what she wished she knew about & experienced in her early 20s, especially when completing matric, during her varsity days & when she graduated. She’ll also chat about: a) Internships, graduate opportunities & learnerships b) Adulthood being the real Hood...
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13. Company Playbook: Lift Airlines
Who is Lift? Who are the founders? What was the industry like when it arrived on the scene, namely South African commercial carriers getting cancelled & the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic? Join Joy where she answers these questions and shares her thoughts and observations about its business…
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12. Credit Cards, Clothing Accounts – Using It to Build a Credit Score
Fam, with last week’s interest rate hike, have you ever thought about how one can build a credit score in this economic climate? Why do you need a credit score? Which factors should one consider before applying for credit? Which signs serve as an indication of you not managing your credit well?…
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11. I Blew It – S5 Review | Mzansi Magic | Big Spenders, Big Squanderers
Most people think that more money will solve all their problems, but that was clearly not the case for those on Mzansi Magic’s hit show “I blew it”. Fam, the way the people, who received millions of Rands, spent and lost all of it? Madness! Pure spending madness! Join Joy where she chats about…
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10. Skills for a Career Change - Identifying Your Transferable Skills
Does your current job make you feel like you're always at irritation station ? Is the work that you do, bland & tasteless, not challenging you in any way ? Thinking of changing jobs? Moving to a different division or even into a new industry? All of us were born with gifts and talents. Your list…
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9. Future Self, Meet Present Me - 8 months left of 2023
Fam, it’s more exciting and fun when you look back at your goals and you smashed them. On the other hand, I know you want to avoid it all together when you know that you're no way near reaching the first milestone, let alone reaching it. Trust me, I’m speaking from my own experience. Do we go…
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8. Class Update: R100 000 max pay-out if a SA Bank fails - Deposit Insurance, Silicon Valley Bank
What is deposit insurance? Do you really lose all your savings and fixed deposit amounts above R100 000 if a South African bank collapses? How many South African Banks have collapsed in the last 30 years? What happened with Silicon Valley Bank and what’s with all the fuss? Join Joy where she...
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7. Ballon d’Or Divorce Play – Achraf Hakimi transferred his wealth to his mom, ex-wife gets nothing.
Talk about defending on the field and defending your inheritance. Join Joy where she chats about this play, why he transferred it to his mother, mommy’s boys and wealth protection. RESOURCES📚 •https://www.kaya959.co.za/news/psg-footballer-achraf-hakimi-leaves-ex-wife-with-nothing-in-divorce...
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6. Things to know before travelling to Ghana - Solo Trip, day tours & travel tips
Guess who went to Ghana...Yes fam, it was me, myself and I. In this episode I’ll share my planning tips for a solo trip from South Africa to Ghana, my expectations, all things related to day tours, accommodation, flights and so much more. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/burstboxpod YouTube:...
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5. Class Update: South Africa got greylisted. What does this mean ?
Most of us saw on the news that South Africa got greylisted, but do we really know what this means? Who made this rule? Does this have an impact on the country, foreign investors and on us? What is the likelihood of us getting off the list? Is there some hypocrisy when it comes to being…
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4. How my spending habits smacked me in the face.
Have you ever ignored those bank statements, knowing well that it has a big overdue sign on it? Did you start emotionally eating because you were deep in your feels when you realised how you were spending your money? Guess what, Joy has been there too. Listen and watch as she shares how she dealt...
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3. Class Update: H&M and Superbalist Deal
Have you ever wondered why you can’t shop for H&M products online? Well surprise, surprise! You’ll be able to do so from Superbalist starting 22 Feb 2023. But why is this only happening now, in Feb 2023 and not earlier? Joy shares her answer to this question & the benefits of this partnership for...
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2. Love does cost a thing, actually a lot: Valentine's Day, dating apps & more
Love is in the air, but it can leave your bank account without oxygen. There are so many costs that you pay for before you show up for your first date. Joy shares some tips on using dating apps, when to bring up a dating budget, doing long distance relationships, date ideas and so much more....
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1. Festive Fuse turned into Januworry Blues
Have you ever experienced Januworry before? You start off with take-outs and end of the month with dry cream crackers. Did the December aftermath a.k.a. Silly Season make January feel extra-long? Sounds familiar? Join Joy as she chats about this and more. What happens to your pocket during…
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Introducing the 'Burst Box Pod'
Join Joy where she discusses all things related to finances & our futures, how the way we think ultimately affects our financial decisions & determines how we spend our money. She'll be sharing her past mistakes, lessons learned, what she wished she knew & her observations about current events &...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Money talk that feels like a girls' group chat. 💸
A podcast about how all things money, business and finance affects us ladies. Whether the conversations are happening in the group chats, at your latest girls’ catch up, on campus or during your coffee breaks at work, tune in every Wednesday for the latest episode.
Available on Youtube, Spotify & Apple Podcasts. Xx
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Joy Mashatola
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